“The last four secretaries of defense have pointed out that defense spending creates jobs. So do pornography, prostitution, and narcotics.”
Book:Against Empire
Quote by Michael Parenti
Work
Against Empire
This book delves into the historical and philosophical aspects of empire-building, analyzing the effects on both colonizers and the colonized. more
Author
Michael Parenti
Michael Parenti is an American political scientist known for his critical analysis of global political and economic issues. His research covers a wide range of topics, including capitalism, imperialism, racism, and class struggle, and has had a profound impact on understanding contemporary political economic systems. more
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